The U.S. Small Cap Rally Has Been Fast And Furious. But Is It Here To Stay?

Investors Go All In On Small Caps, Pour Over $6 Billion Into Russell 2000 ETF This Month: They 'Will Return To Larger-Cap Alternatives,' Veteran Analyst Says

July has been a pivotal month for small-cap stocks. The Russell 2000 index has surged nearly 9% month-to-date compared to a 3.6% decline for the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100. It's the best month for the “long small cap, short tech’ trade since April 2002. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF saw over $6 billion in net inflows this month. Small caps have outperformed large caps, especially in the tech sector.

Barclays creates growth-quality basket for targeted approach to small-cap stocks

Q2 2024 Active Management Review: Momentum Keeps Rolling

Watch this $70B ETF to gauge if bulls can maintain sway over small-caps: BTIG

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Chart Of The Week: Rotation... And A Question

Home Market Outlook Today's Market Chart Of The Week: Rotation... And A Question. After languishing for ages, smaller-capitalization stocks came roaring back over the past couple weeks. Meanwhile, the “Big Tech” stocks that had been leading markets tumbled across the board. Mike Larson's MoneyShow Chart of the Week for July 22, 2024.

3 Top ETFs to Add Small-Cap Stock Exposure

Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates in September. The low inflation rate is good news for small-cap stocks. The iShares Core S&P Small-Cap and iShares Russell 2000 ETFs are three top ETFs for investors to gain exposure to small-caps.

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Russell rotation: YTD market capitalizations swelling for small-caps

Russell 2000 rose for a second straight week, picking up 1.5%. Small-caps funds drew in $9.9B over the past week, the second-largest weekly inflow on record. Insmed is among the Russell 2000 constituents posting big jumps in stock-price performances. Small-cap stocks are seeing billions of dollars added to their year-to-date market caps.

SA interview: Apex Trader Funding talks stocks, Biden-Trump, why cash is a good position

Apex Trader Funding's Dan Cook says holding some cash and getting exposure to small- and mid-cap stocks is a good position for investors. Cook says he's not riding the Biden-Trump train, but thinks the markets will be volatile in the next few months. He says the Russell 2000 and small-caps are a good way to position yourself.

The ‘Trump Trade’ is the force driving small-caps higher, Wells Fargo says

The 'Trump Trade' is the force driving small-caps higher, Wells Fargo says. The Russell 2000 is on track for its fifth consecutive advance. The small-cap index is up 1.8% on Monday. The probability of Donald Trump winning the White House is 66% now, the bank says.

Affirm Faces Regulatory Shake-Up with New CFPB Rules

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau plans to extend credit card protections to the "buy now, pay later" industry. The CFPB's interpretive rule mandates that BNPL firms offer dispute resolution and regular billing statements similar to those required for credit card customers. Trade group representing Affirm has requested a delay in implementing the rule.

RBC sees slowing growth as a key hurdle facing the rotation trade

RBC sees slowing growth as a key hurdle facing the rotation trade. RBC Capital Markets says fundamentals need to cooperate for the market to overcome false starts. Small caps and value stocks catch a tailwind when GDP growth is above average, RBC says. The company sees slowing economic growth as the roadblock to a sustainable rotation.

Is The Fed Going To Cut Rates Soon? Guess Who Thinks So

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Rotation Into Small Cap Stocks

Yesterday, a strong rotation took place out of mega cap stocks into smaller cap stocks. Small cap value stocks were up over 3% Thursday, while large cap growth stocks were down -1.5%. The market is anticipating a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September. The Mag 7 did not fare well, with the MAGS ETF down almost -4.5% Thursday.

VB: Small-Caps Hold The Key

BMO says S&P 500 bull case of 6,000 appears feasible with backdrop supportive for stocks

BMO says S&P 500 bull case of 6,000 appears feasible with backdrop supportive for stocks. BMO Capital Markets said its 5,600 year-end call for the S&p 500 in 2024 may end up being conservative. In May, BMO raised its 2024 target to a Street high of 5,500.

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